A day of visiting is tiring for everyone, but when they are tired, they need to get their work done first.

For this visit, the German officers present felt that there were really people outside the world. In the past, they thought that their military concepts and weapons and equipment were first-class, but after visiting the Romanian tanks, they fell behind in this mentality. I didn't expect Romania to develop so quickly without making a sound, which opened their eyes.

While the officers were writing an analysis of Romanian military power, Guderian was called by the Führer alone. For the founder of the armored corps, whom was valued by the Führer, the other officers were both envious and relieved. Envy is because he is valued by the Führer, and he is relieved because he will definitely be reprimanded for this summons.

However, to their disappointment, Hitler called Guderian over and did not reprimand him, but calmly consulted with him. "General Guderian, do the indicators of my country's new tank need to be changed, and the performance gap with Romania is a bit big."

In fact, Hitler didn't talk about it, and Guderian also planned to find his own Führer to revise the indicators of the new tank. So he replied. "Führer, the indicators of the new tank will definitely be changed. It was I who underestimated the development of the tank, so that the new tank faced a backward situation before it was finalized. ”

In response to Guderian's self-reproach, Hitler instead encouraged his henchmen in front of him. "It doesn't matter, it's still very good for the development of our country's armored forces, at least let us know that our tanks are not advanced at all."

And after comforting Guderian, Hitler continued to ask. "And what about the tanks we are currently developing?"

Guderian, after thinking for a long time, spoke his mind. "At present, both of our tanks need to be changed, but at present, it seems that the performance of the No. 3 tank can be changed slightly, and the main focus needs to be on the No. 4, and the 25-ton limit I set before needs to be strengthened, at least to equip it with a 75mm tank gun for anti-tank combat. As for tanks for infantry combat, I have an idea, but I will have to wait until I visit a Romanian general to give an answer. ”

When Guderian said this, the scene of his work with him came to mind, he learned too much from this person, and he thought that he had the ability to compete with him, but who knew that he was missing another move in the development of new tanks.

"Is it General Hoffman?"

Hitler, who knew a lot about Guderian's experience, immediately said his name.

"Yes, Führer."

Faced with Hitler's questioning, Guderian immediately confessed.

"Losing to this Hoffmann general, there is nothing to talk about. As far as I know, this Hoffmann general is also of German origin and is a noble Aryan, so it doesn't matter if you lose to a fellow clan. ”

Hitler was good at everything, but he was always advocating that the Aryans sometimes made Guderian feel a little unnatural. Although he himself is a German, he really has not studied the Aryans, but since the Führer said that the German nation is from the noble Aryans, then let's take it as well.

Although the Germans had just finished visiting Romania's new tanks, they had a lot of tasks ahead of them, in addition to visiting military weapons such as airplanes and warships, they also needed to learn about Romania's industry and agriculture.

However, this has little to do with Guderian, because he needs to meet with General Hoffmann next, and I believe that this visit will benefit both of them a lot.

By the time Guderian came to the Romanian Panzer Command, he saw General Hoffmann standing here from a distance. As soon as the car stopped, Guderian couldn't wait to step out.

Seeing Guderian coming out, Hoffman stepped forward and shook his hand. "It's been a long time since I've seen Guderian, and I've heard you're doing a good job in Germany."

"It's been a long time since I've seen General Hoffman, but I still can't beat you."

Facing the half-teacher and half-friend in front of him, Guderian felt a lot, and he lost a city in the silent confrontation with the person in front of him, but he would not give up like this. Thinking of his lack of foresight for the tank of the future, Guderian felt that he needed to talk to his good students.

Guderian was no stranger to Hoffman's office, and many of the two men's ideas were inadvertently generated during discussions in this office. So for here, Guderian still has his own feelings.

"It's still the same, it's still so familiar, it's still so basic. Even the holes burned by cigarette butts were still there, and I remember discussing how the infantry should deal with enemy tanks. ”

Guderian sat down on the couch and couldn't help but speak about the past.

Hoffman asked, handing Guderian a cup of coffee. "Tell me, what do you want to know this time?"

In the face of Hoffman's one-handed straight in, Guderian couldn't help but complain. "Can't I just feel nostalgic for the past."

"You're not that kind of person."

Hoffman's words made Guderian laugh. "Hahaha, Hoffman, you haven't changed at all, you're still so direct."

Seeing Hoffman staring at himself without speaking, Guderian, who felt unbearable, couldn't help it. "Well, I do have a question to discuss with you this time."

"Please."

In the face of Hoffman, who cherishes his words, Guderian speaks out his problem. "I've seen the three tanks developed according to your requirements, and I found that they are all for anti-armor and vehicles, and there are no special tanks for anti-infantry, I don't know what you think about this?"

Listening to Guderian talk about the tank, Hoffman took a sip of coffee and answered the question. "I think you also know about the use of tanks. However, I believe that with the development of the times, the model of dividing tanks into infantry tanks and armored battle tanks will inevitably change. Especially in tanks, which are becoming more and more advanced, and the three vital indicators of fire protection speed are also improving. ”

Hoffman went on to give examples, "For example, our R20 tank, which is equipped with a 75 mm gun, is not only as good as a tank against infantry. Although this does not reduce the cost of the tank, it also allows the tank to be able to respond to various emergencies on the battlefield at any time. And this is a crucial point that infantry tanks cannot have, or rather lack. ”

Hofmann's words, of course, Guderian could understand. "You mean that the requirements for the quality of the tank are more important than the requirements for quantity?"

"Of course, but the gap between quantity and quality should not be too large, it is best not to exceed 3 to 1, and the limit should not exceed 5 to 1, otherwise the quantity advantage is enough to overwhelm the quality. Of course, this is a situation where there can be no generation difference in quality, otherwise no matter how much quantity there is, it will only be a living coffin. ”

It is clear that Hoffman gave ample thought about the quality and quantity of tanks, and his words gave Guderian a great inspiration for tank development. And in his heart, Guderian already had a new idea about the current development of German tanks.

Next, the two continued to discuss the theory of tank warfare and the idea of infantry cooperative operations, and the conversation between the two continued until the beginning of the day.

And in the end, Guderian felt a little unhappy, and he continued. "General Hoffman, let's continue the conversation tomorrow."

"No problem."